ATI RN
RN Evidence-Based Practice in Community and Public Health Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is the most important component of the Planning Approach to Community Health (PATCH) model?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PATCH emphasizes community involvement, allowing populations to take control of their health. While data-driven strategies and professional planning are important, they are not the primary focus.
Question 2 of 5
Which approach has been suggested to improve the functioning of local and national health planning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increasing nursing involvement is a suggested way to enhance health planning. Nurses have expertise in assessing communities, identifying health needs, and implementing interventions, making them valuable contributors to planning efforts.
Question 3 of 5
To help congregation members better meet their nutritional needs, the parish nurse organized members to participate in activities that focused on fellowship while providing healthy meals to homebound members and serving 'healthy heart' church suppers. Which of the following activities is being completed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health ministries focus on activities that promote health and healing within faith communities. These programs include visiting homebound members, providing meals, and organizing events like 'healthy heart' church suppers to promote wellness.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following principles is central to the role of the parish nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spiritual dimension of care is the cornerstone of parish nursing. While advanced education, faith alignment, and service are valuable, the defining aspect of parish nursing is integrating spiritual well-being with health care.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements best describes how clients and parish nurses typically perceive spiritual health?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spiritual health is an evolving process and not limited to physical cure. Well-being can be present even in illness, and parish nurses view health as dynamic, integrating mind, body, and spirit in response to life experiences.